This MD-90 shows off her raw power on a 5,700 foot runway. Two IAE V2500 engines produce a total of 56,000 pounds of thrust to rocket this aircraft skyward. Also note the atmospheric effect under the left wing which distorts the American titles in the background. It looks like the air was cut with a knife.

Comments (29)

Superb photo of this great airplane that I really like. with great light and strange jetwash effects. Congrats Matthew.

Anonymous

7 years ago

Outstanding in every aspect mate...light, motive and quality. Just a photog's choice shot!

Cheers,
Florian

Anonymous

7 years ago

I second Florian's thoughts. Outstanding job. Very well done mate!

Anonymous

7 years ago

Very nice close up, brilliant light,fantastic details. MD-90 still looking very good.

Anonymous

7 years ago

Awesome shot Matthew! P-choice, no doubt!

-Matthew Bridges

Anonymous

7 years ago

WOW! Nuff said.

Anonymous

7 years ago

Beautiful! I've always loved how DL's MD-90s looked.

~787seattle

Anonymous

7 years ago

Excellent!

Botterman Bram

Anonymous

7 years ago

I've never seen before the wing effect you mention! No doubts, the best shot on A.net qualitywise

Anonymous

7 years ago

Impressive. The MD-90 has gotten a bad rap, but it is -in my opinion- and improved MD-80 and family. When you fly one you do indeed feel the thrust of those engines, you do feel it more powerful than others rocketing the plane upward. Great Shot!